Display Title
Definition--Statistics and Probability Concepts--Dependent Event
Display Title
Dependent Event
Topic
Statistics and Probability
Definition
A dependent event is an event whose outcome is influenced by the outcome of a preceding event.
Description
In probability, understanding dependent events is essential for calculating the likelihood of sequential occurrences. This concept is significant in scenarios like card games, where the probability of drawing a specific card changes as cards are drawn. In real-world applications, dependent events are crucial in fields like genetics, where the probability of inheriting a trait depends on the genetic makeup of the parents. Students must grasp this concept to accurately calculate probabilities in complex scenarios and understand the interdependencies between events.
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| Common Core Standards | CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.SP.B.4, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.SP.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.ID.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.ID.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.ID.A.3, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.ID.A.4 |
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| Grade Range | 6 - 12 |
| Curriculum Nodes |
Algebra • Probability and Data Analysis • Probability |
| Copyright Year | 2013 |
| Keywords | defnitions, glossary term, probability, dependent event, independent event |
